- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Lyon, MI
South Lyon East High School
Federal NCES profile for South Lyon East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263225001837
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lyon East High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lyon East High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lyon East High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225001837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Lyon East High School held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 263225001837 · South Lyon, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,174 enr · 21:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
South Lyon East High School held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Lyon East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- This school
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- William a Pear
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- Sharon J Hardy
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
570 students
What this shows South Lyon East High School reports 1,174 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lyon East High School compares
South Lyon East High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,174
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, South Lyon East High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lyon East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon J Hardy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lyon East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Lyon East High School
How many students attend South Lyon East High School?
South Lyon East High School has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Lyon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lyon East High School?
18.3% of students at South Lyon East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lyon East High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lyon East High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lyon East High School?
South Lyon East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Lyon East High School rank among public schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lyon East High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in South Lyon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Lyon on the city page.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides South Lyon East High School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), Millennium Middle School (1,049 students), and Centennial Middle School (898 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.